Steve Jocz

Steve Jocz
Jocz singing "Pain for Pleasure" in 2003.
Born (1981-07-23) July 23, 1981 (age 43)
Ajax, Ontario, Canada[1]
Other names
  • Stevo 32
  • Pain
  • Stevo
EducationExeter High School
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • realtor
  • YouTuber
Years active
  • 1996–2013
  • 2023–present
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Children2
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Drums
  • vocals
Labels
Formerly of
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2024–present
Subscribers49,100[2]
Websitestevo32drums.creator-spring.com

Steve Jocz (born July 23, 1981),[3] also known as Stevo32 (or simply Stevo), is a Canadian-Australian drummer and YouTuber, best known as the original drummer for the Canadian rock band Sum 41.

Early life

Jocz joined Sum 41 in 1996.[4] Jocz graduated from Exeter High School in 1999.[5]

Professional career

Sum 41

In 1999, the band signed an international record deal with Island Records. The band released their debut EP Half Hour of Power, in 2000. Their first album, All Killer No Filler, was released in 2001. The band achieved mainstream success with their first single from the album, "Fat Lip", which reached number-one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and remains the band's most successful single to date.[6] All Killer No Filler was certified platinum in the United States, Canada and in the UK.[7] The band released four more studio albums with Jocz: Does This Look Infected? (2002), Chuck (2004) Underclass Hero (2007), and Screaming Bloody Murder (2011), the first three having been certified platinum in Canada.

Jocz frequently performed over 300 times per year with Sum 41, holding long global concert tours lasting more than a year each.[8] On April 18, 2013, Jocz announced on Facebook and Twitter that he had left Sum 41 with no explanation given.[9]

On May 10, 2023, after hearing that Sum 41 was planning to disband,[10] Jocz posted on Instagram a video of him playing the drums to their song "Still Waiting" as a tribute to the band.[11]

On October 10, 2023, Jocz was interviewed for the first time since his departure from Sum 41 in 2013. During the interview, he revealed to DJ Immortal of 99.9 Punk World Radio FM about his departure from the band, stating:

"I had a baby at home, I had a family at home, I had a new like little tiny person and I think for me personally, I was burnt out – all the touring, all the partying – it got to the point I wasn't happy anymore".[12]

Other appearances

Aside from drums, Jocz sang lead vocals for the Sum 41 alter-ego heavy metal band Pain For Pleasure, where the members of Sum 41 would parody a 1980s metal band.

In 2008, Jocz became a contributing member of the Sum 41 spin-off band The Operation M.D., co-created by Sum 41 bassist Jason "Cone" McCaslin before leaving the band in 2012. He helped the band out again in 2017 as a contributing member.

In 2007, Jocz recorded drums for two songs on Avril Lavigne's album, The Best Damn Thing.

In the summer of 2008, Jocz toured with The Vandals on the Vans Warped Tour.[13][14]

Jocz again helped The Vandals on drums for some European dates in the summer of 2018.[15] He toured with The Vandals again for some Japanese dates in March 2024.[16]

In June 2024, Jocz began a YouTube channel, called Stevo32Drums.[17]

Discography

Sum 41

See also: Sum 41 discography

The Operation M.D.

  • Birds + Bee Stings (2010)

Avril Lavigne

Treble Charger

Iggy Pop

See also

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Steve Jocz.
  1. ^ "Steve Jocz's profile". MusicBrainz. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  2. ^ "About @Stevo32Drums". YouTube.
  3. ^ Gormley, Ian (July 12, 2022). "Sum 41 Survive Teen Stardom, Substance Abuse and Changing Tastes to Rise Again on 'Out for Blood'". Exclaim!. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  4. ^ Steve Jocz Aka Stevo Of Sum 41 Interview On 99.9 Punk World Radio FM (1st Interview In 10 Years) (Radio interview). 99.9 Punk World Radio FM. October 11, 2023. Event occurs at 2:07. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  5. ^ Gormely, Ian (July 12, 2019). "Sum 41 Survive Teen Stardom, Substance Abuse and Changing Tastes to Rise Again on 'Out for Blood'". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  6. ^ "Artists Chart History" (PDF). Billboard. Nielsen Company. Archived from the original on April 7, 2015. Retrieved August 17, 2008.
  7. ^ Edwards, Gavin (December 17, 2001). "People of the Year 2001: Sum 41". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Archived from the original on February 11, 2009. Retrieved August 19, 2008.
  8. ^ "Sum 41 Past Tour Dates". Island Records. Retrieved August 17, 2008.
  9. ^ "Steve "Stevo" Jocz Drummer for Sum 41 Has Left the Band".
  10. ^ Trapp, Philip (May 8, 2023). "Sum 41 Announce That They Are Breaking Up". Loudwire. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  11. ^ Jocz, Steve (May 10, 2023). "I heard the news. It was a good run! I haven't played this song since I disbanded from the band 10 years ago, but this one goes out to my buddy @grafvaleria32 and anyone else who is feeling blue. I always loved this track. It's still a banger". Instagram. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  12. ^ "Stevo32 Reveals Why He Left Sum 41 & What Got Him Back into Drumming 10 Plus Years Later". YouTube. October 11, 2023.
  13. ^ "Island | Island Def Jam". Islandrecords.com. Archived from the original on August 13, 2008. Retrieved October 19, 2011.
  14. ^ "Updates from Sum 41". Punknews.org. August 8, 2008. Retrieved October 19, 2011.
  15. ^ "Stevo32 on Instagram: "It was a fun trip to Europe with @vandalsofficial - thanks for letting me tag along and thanks to everyone who came out to the shows. Now time for a massage 💆💅"".
  16. ^ Jocz, Steve (March 5, 2024). "This week I am practicing @vandalsofficial stuff for the show in Tokyo on March 17th! 🥁 🇯🇵 #peacethroughvandalism @punkspring_fes". Instagram. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  17. ^ Jocz, Steve (June 1, 2024). "Stevo32Drums". YouTube. Retrieved June 6, 2024.

Notes

  1. ^ One-off comebacks: 2017, 2018